Nurse Associate

Location

Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Nurse Associate North Staffs Hospital | Nursing | Full time | Permanent contract Up to £26,000 depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Our patients, customers and partners deserve the highest standards: to expect that we do no harm and that we make a positive difference to their health and wellbeing. We want to be the best and safest health and wellbeing provider so that our patients, customers and partners have an exceptional Experience, inspiring patient and public confidence in our care. To deliver quality care with a defined scope of practice in line with the Nuffield Way of Caring, to meet patient's health and wellbeing needs: care that is patient-centred, clinically effective, evidence-based, brand-defining and innovative, delivered with motivation and compassion. To support Registered Nurses in care delivery activities, providing guidance to junior colleagues and role modelling clinical excellence. Our Surgical department currently have an opportunity for a Nurse Associate. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best. The opportunity As our Nurse Associate you will: Prioritise patient safety, taking appropriate actions and encouraging colleagues to call out and report safety concerns. Contribute towards effective clinical risk management- supporting risk management activity. Proactively identify and manage safety issues and risks in accordance with regulation. Promote a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff (in full compliance with all policies and procedures). Report and escalate clinical incidents and risks, completing all required documentation. Champion safeguarding, addressing and escalating concerns. To champion infection prevention, ensuring compliance with evidence-based standards and best practices. Manage all confidential data in line with data protection requirements, escalating any concerns. The person To succeed as a Nurse Associate, you will need: To Be A Registered associate practitioner with the NMC Qualifications applicable to the registration requirement (English/Maths plus Level 5 Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification ) Basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills IT skills Competency in clinical skills related to role Significant experience in a Healthcare Support Worker role Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health North Staffs Hospital At the Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital, we are recognised for our expert clinical care, expertise and friendly atmosphere. Our excellent teamwork and commitment to training has created an innovative clinical environment. Our purpose-build hospital has 39 bedrooms, 3 theatres and 1 minor treatment facility and busy outpatient department. We also provide physiotherapy, pathology, CT, MRI and diagnostic imaging services. We are conveniently located on Clayton Road, off the A519. We also provide free parking for staff. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

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Salary

£24k - £26k per annum